Aerospace Mechanical Design Engineer — Test Equipment

Northrop Grumman; California (MO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus

Long Term Incentives

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Edwards AFB, CA is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer (Level 2 or 3) to contribute to testing, design, and analysis of aircraft Support Equipment. The role requires a flexible schedule to support testing at multiple shifts and occasional travel to Palmdale as needed.

The ideal candidate holds a STEM degree with CAD experience and an active Secret clearance, with SAP clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in STEM with 2 years' relevant engineering experience OR Master's with 0 years engineering experience.
• Experience using CAD software to generate detailed drawings for manufacturing.
• Active US Government Secret clearance (with an investigation within past 6 years or Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct test operations of manufactured Support Equipment on and off aircraft.
• Align test targets with flight test org, NGAS test team, RE, and on-site customer reps.
• Provide engineering assessment and test results to support equipment management and customer briefings.
• Mechanical design of test, measurement, and handling equipment used on military aircraft.
• Gather data, develop requirements, interface with suppliers, and perform basic stress/tolerance analysis.
• Serve as manufacturing liaison during build to ensure quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Develop test plans and perform environmental testing of Support Equipment.
• Knowledge of CAD tools and solid modeling (NX, Pro/E, Catia).

Skills

CAD knowledge

Test planning

Stress analysis

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

Tools

NX

Pro/Engineer

CATIA

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Edwards AFB, CA is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer (Level 2 or 3) to contribute to testing, design, and analysis of aircraft Support Equipment. The role requires a flexible schedule to support testing at multiple shifts and occasional travel to Palmdale as needed.

The ideal candidate holds a STEM degree with CAD experience and an active Secret clearance, with SAP clearance eligibility.